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RO10 UAD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,335 mi
Last recorded176,335 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 UAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 176,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 176,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 160,659 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 160,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 147,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,588 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perhised

Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perhised

Pass 26 May 2017 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 107,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 76,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,247 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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RO10 UAD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO10 UAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO10 UAD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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